HCLSoftware announces plans to acquire AI data analyst startup Wobby

HCLSoftware has announced its intent to acquire Wobby, an early-stage startup based in Antwerp, Belgium, that develops AI-powered data analyst agents for data warehouses. According to HCLSoftware, the proposed acquisition is aimed at strengthening its agentic AI capabilities within its data and analytics portfolio.

HCLSoftware said the move aligns with growing demand for metadata management, data cataloueg and data governance solutions within its Data & AI division, Actian. The company noted that this business has seen sustained growth over the past five years, driven by enterprise data management requirements. By adding agentic AI data analyst capabilities, HCLSoftware believes customers will be better positioned to interact with raw data and derive business insights more quickly.

Wobby develops AI data analyst agents that allow users to query complex datasets using natural language interfaces and receive analytical outputs in real time. According to the company, its platform is built on ...